Obituaries
Ronald "Ronnie" Samuelson
Aug 11, 2025
Ron passed away in Mesa, AZ. on August 11, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1941 in St. Paul, MN. to Robert and Mildred (Jacobson) Van Cleave, and adopted at the age of three, along with his sister Annette, by Arthur and Myrtle Samuelson of Crookston, MN.
In Ron’s early childhood, he and his family moved to Moorhead, MN., where...
Michael Lee Harvala
Sep 7, 2025
Michael L. Harvala age 56 of Detroit Lakes, MN, died September 7, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Michael Lee Harvala was born December 30, 1968, in Santa Rosa, CA. He moved to Moorhead, MN as a young child and later to Detroit Lakes, where he received his education, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1987. Michael worked...
Robert Joseph DeVall
Sep 6, 2025
Robert J. DeVall, age 86, of Ice Cracking Lake passed away quietly at his home on September 5, 2025.
Robert was born October 27, 1938, to Fredrick and Ethlelenn DeVall. He grew up in Herman, Minnesota where he attended school. Robert met the love of his life, Doris and they married on April 23, 1957, and had 5 children.
Robert worked as...
Doreen Carlson
Sep 5, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Doreen (Deedee) Carlson, on September 5th, 2025, at the age of 54. She passed away peacefully at her home in Detroit lakes, surrounded by her loving family.
Deedee was born in Detroit Lakes on December 10th 1970 to Sharon and Raymond DeWitt. Some of her younger years she lived in...
Bob Shasky
Sep 1, 2025
Michael Robert (Bob) Shasky age 94 of Detroit Lakes, MN died September 1, 2025, at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee, MN.
Bob was born October 6, 1930, in Richville, MN to Michael and Mamie (Greenwood) Shasky. He attended school through the eighth grade in Richville and then transferred to Perham High School. Following his high school days, he joined the...
Naida Marie Block
Sep 1, 2025
Naida M. Block age 89 of Detroit Lakes, MN died September 1, 2025 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Naida Marie Block was born May 28, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to Knute and Rhea (Hall) Lind. She grew up and received her education in Minneapolis, graduating from Minneapolis North High School. She lived and worked in San...
Dolores L. Struthers
Aug 25, 2025
Dolores Leila Struthers (Meisch) born November 9, 1946, to Adolph and Dolores (Trafton) Meisch in Anacortes, WA, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the Cottages in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Dolores was born in Anacortes, WA and the family later moved to Aurora, IL where she lived until 1952. While in Aurora she started school at St. Joes Catholic School. They...
Ardella Leon Triebenbach
Aug 21, 2025
Ardella Leon Triebenbach passed away at the Hadley House Assisted Living facility in Perham, Minnesota on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Ardella was born on July 21, 1930, at home with the aid of a mid-wife. An only child, she grew up on her parents William and Olga (Kassube) Bartelt’s 80-acre farm in Germania Township, Todd County which is north of...
Marjorie Elizabeth Schroeder
Aug 17, 2025
Marjorie E. Schroeder age 91 of Detroit Lakes, MN died August 17, 2025, at the Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN.
Marjorie Elizabeth Schroeder was born October 22, 1933, in Detroit Lakes to George and Amanda (Erickson) Gebeke. She grew up and received her education in Detroit Lakes, Graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1951. On October 6, 1951,...
Joyce Lee
Aug 15, 2025
Joyce Lee, age 78, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born on October 8, 1946, in Hammond, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of John P. and Eleanor E. (Schroeder) Lewontuk. As a young child, Joyce grew up in the Junedale neighborhood of Gary, IN where she spent much of her time...
James Bruce Jurina
Aug 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, James B. Jurina, who left this world on August 7, 2025, at the age of eighty-eight. Born on May 8, 1937, raised in Oklahoma City, Ok. to Bethal and Stephen Jurina. Dad lived a life rich in love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
Dad...
LeRoy Roland Baumgart, Sr.
Aug 5, 2025
LeRoy Roland Baumgart, Sr. age 95, Detroit Lakes, MN died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in his residence.
LeRoy was born May 24, 1930, in Pine Lake township in rural Ottertail County. He was drafted into the army on January 23, 1953. He married the love of his life Esther Bergstrom, on October 12, 1955. LeRoy worked at North Star Dairy in...
Brent Blake
Jul 17, 2025
Dear Friends and Family,
With heavy hearts but full spirits, we share the passing of our beloved Brent Richard Blake—son, brother, husband, father, friend, and legendary entertainer—who left us far too soon at the age of 55 on July 17, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota with his wife Jodi and daughter Brooklyn by his side, after a 5 year courageous and inspiring...
Orel Richard Larson
Jul 16, 2025
Richard (Orel) Larson passed away unexpectedly at Ecumen in Detroit Lakes on July 16, 2025, at the age of 92
Orel Richard Larson was born March 5, 1933, to Christian & Elizabeth (Lizzie Johnson) Larson at home in Audubon, MN. He attended school in Audubon until his family moved to Detroit Lakes where he graduated from Detroit Lakes High School class...
Jason Jackson Olson
Jul 12, 2025
Jason J. Olson, age 53, of Audubon, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 12, 2025, at his home.
Jason was born on July 21, 1971, in Staples, MN, to Thomas and Carol Olson. He grew up in Grand Portage, MN, surrounded by a big, loving family and lifelong friends. Jason later moved to Detroit Lakes, where he graduated...
Thomas Lee Tovson
Jul 12, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Tovson, age 74, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by family and love.
Born on August 22, 1950, in Detroit Lakes, Tom was a lifelong resident of the community he held dear. He attended Detroit Lakes Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1968, and later earned his degree from Dakota Business...
Evelyn Ruth Stene
Jul 9, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Evelyn Ruth Stene August 29, 1940 – July 9, 2025
“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23
Obituary & Life Tribute
Today we celebrate the life of Evelyn Ruth Stene, she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Evelyn went to be with Jesus...
Donna Joy Erickson
Jul 9, 2025
Donna J. Erickson age 74, of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 9, 2025, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Donna Joy Erickson was born August 29, 1950, in Valley City, ND to Delmar and Inga (Jorgenson) Sather. She grew up and received her education in Valley City, Graduating from Valley City High School in 1968. In...
Vonnie Stenger
Jul 1, 2025
Vonnie Lynn Stenger, 74, a devoted mother, caregiver, and friend, died peacefully in her home on July 1. Vonnie was born into the Beto family and raised in Detroit Lakes, MN.
A funeral service will be held on at 11am on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to...
Eugene John Prechel
Jun 26, 2025
Eugene John Prechel passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 26th, at the age of 91. He was born on August 19, 1933, in Springfield, MN. He lived a good, long life, beloved by many for his ability to remember names, make someone feel like a good friend within minutes, and his wacky sense of humor.
Born in the...
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